ROM After Dark
Dino Nite

Date

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 19:30 - 23:00

Admission

$40.00 Regular Price

Audience

Adults (19+)
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About

When the lights go down, the dinosaurs come out. 

ROM After Dark: DinoNite invites you to roam the Museum — including the newly reopened dino gallery — for an unforgettable night of live performances, hands-on fun, and prehistoric party vibes. Come face-to-face with animatronic dinosaurs, sing your heart out to your favourite songs, get a little crafty at our activity stations, all while enjoying some seriously delicious local food and drink.  

Performances

DJ 4KORNERS posing in front of a purple backdrop.
4KORNERS

DJ, producer, and official Toronto Raptors DJ 4KORNERS takes over the main stage with a high-energy, genre-bending set rooted in hip hop, Caribbean, rock, funk, house, and pop. Expect global sounds, big vibes, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit.

DJ John Kong

The founder of Do Right Music will bring a soulful, jazz-infused mix of disco, house, and global grooves — the perfect soundtrack for dancing or vibing your way through the night

Hands On Exotics

A menagerie of animatronic dinosaurs will roam the Museum, serving up jaw-dropping moments and can’t-miss photo ops.

BELT! Karaoke-Style Sing-Along

Toronto’s beloved live sing-along experience BELT! will lead you through some crowd-favourite songs, complete with professional musicians and vocal coaching. No experience required — just bring your energy!

DJ HustleGRL smiling behind her DJ equipment.
DJ HustleGRL

A multi-passionate creative entrepreneur, Karla M. Barašević is dedicated to the mastery of her craft. She will be spinning tracks from genres like Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, Soul, and Funk!

Museum visitors petting Sierra the Utahraptor.
Sierra the Utahraptor

Sierra is a life-like animatronic dinosaur that is controlled by a puppeteer from the inside. Find her roaming around the museum throughout the night!

Activities

Dino Gallery Hands-On Activities: Meet our curators, including Dr. Dave Evans, Co-Chief Curator, Natural History & Temerty Chair in Vertebrate Palaeontology, and get up close to cool fossils, learn about our extensive collections, and experience the newly refreshed dino gallery in a whole new way. 

Dino Selfie Stations: Strike a pose at our dinosaur-themed selfie stations, perfect for capturing your RAD DinoNite memories. 

Dino Craft Zone: Need a break from the dance floor? Sit back and enjoy a relaxed crafting space designed for playful creativity and low-key fun. 

Featured Exhibitions

Exhibition

Sharks

DIVE DEEPER Sharks have intrigued humans for as long as we have explored the oceans. The terrifying monster from the movie Jaws is what many might imagine when they think of these animals, but they are far more fascinating and complex than their depiction in popular culture. Did you know, for example, that there is a shark that eats seagrass? Or that some sharks can sense Earth's magnetic field? Presented by Desjardins Financial Group, this family-friendly exhibition invites you to uncover fresh perspectives, groundbreaking research, and the astounding diversity of this ancient group of fishes
Exhibition

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Showcasing a new year of stunning photographs ROM is delighted to present this year's competition finalists and winners in a vibrant new exhibition. Powerful, inspiring, and enlightening, the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition invites viewers into a world of extraordinary images and visual storytelling. The world's longest-running and most prestigious annual nature photography competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year attracts and recognizes the world's best nature photography, and has done so every year since 1965. Each year, the annual competition - organized by the
View of Crawford Lake from above
Exhibition

Crawford Lake
Layers in Time

A quiet lake in Ontario is making a lot of noise. Sediments from the bottom of a small lake in Ontario are revealing a remarkable record of our impact on the planet. Just outside Toronto, Ontario lies a significant site offering a unique, comprehensive 1,000-year record of human impacts - local, regional, and global: Crawford Lake near Milton, Ontario. The lake has intrigued scientists for decades, and research on sediments at the bottom of the lake has identified it as having the best record of humanity's impact on the planet. This led to the lake's selection as the "golden spike" (definitive
Rules & Guidelines

RAD is a 19+ event, visitors will be asked for valid government ID upon arrival (ID not yet expired, with photo and date of birth). Ticket is valid for single entry to ROM After Dark for the event date noted.  Each ticket will be scanned and can only be used once. In the event that duplicate copies appear, the Museum reserves the right to refuse ticket entry to all ticket holders.  ROM is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or unauthorized duplication of tickets. Unlawful resale of ROM tickets is prohibited. Ticket is not transferable. ROM does not guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from any non-authorized third-party re-seller, such as brokers or individuals; therefore, we recommend that you purchase tickets directly through our website. All ticket sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged this includes RAD admission and ROMBuck tickets. Ticket is not redeemable for cash. RAD is a cashless and paperless event.  By entering ROM premises, visitors consent to have their image captured and potentially displayed for promotional and/or documentary use. All bags entering the Museum, including purses, are subject to inspection. Visitors agree to adhere to ROM policies and may be held responsible for any damage to ROM property or artifacts. Admission privileges and entry may be denied for inappropriate behaviour and actions. All programs are subject to change. By completing this transaction, you agree to these terms & conditions and to follow our Visitor Guidelines 

*Drink ticket will be issued to ticket holder upon building entry. Please drink responsibly